Description
Lokta paper, also known as Nepali kagaj or Nepali paper, is a wildcrafted, handmade artisan paper indigenous to Nepal. It is made from the bark of two of the species of the shrub Daphne. The paper was used historically in Nepal for religious scriptures and government documents. In modern day, the paper is used to make notebooks, religious scriptures, arts, painting canvas and for some of the government documents.
To make the lokta paper, the collected flowers are boiled and cooked for around 8 hours until the mixture has become a smooth paste/pulp. The paste is then placed onto a frame and spread out by hand to ensure complete even coverage. The frame is then lifted and tilted to get an accurate finish. The resulting frame is then left in the sun to dry. When exposed to the sun the paper begins to form, as each sheet is left to dry individually they all vary in colour, texture and finish. During this part of the process dye can be added before the drying process has been completed. The making of the paper requires just the skin of the bushes and not the whole shrub, as the shrub is not used for paper, the villagers can use them for fuel. In this manner the process becomes sustainable, leaving no waste during the manufacturing.
Pink Wax Seal – A to Z
Heart, Oak Tree, Toi & Moi (You and Me), Wedding Rings, Flowers, Butterfly, Dragon, Thistle, Happy Birthday, Celtic Knot
Parchment Paper with Matching Envelope
Languages – I can write in lots of different languages but unable to write in Chinese and Arabic
Packaging – The letter/letters will be sent in a ‘Do Not Bend’ Envelope for protection in the delivery process.
